NHS ‘disrespectful’ over Strontian care home

NHS HIGHLAND has been accused of being ‘disrespectful’ to communities across Ardgour, Sunart, Morvern and West Ardnamurchan after health officials failed to provide any updates on the current and remaining building works at Strontian’s Dail Mhor care home.

The six-bed care home, owned by Highland Council and managed by NHS Highland since 2012, closed in August this year for urgent plumbing repairs, with residents forced to relocate. But repairs to the 45-year-old building – initially expected to be completed by the end of October – uncovered asbestos in the heating system control room, delaying the projected completion date until December.